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Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State's Medicaid … 167 million claims resulting in payments to providers of about $26 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… the Herkimer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly planned and … exceeded the authorized purchase order by $95,100. Release of this report was held in abeyance due to a separate … Comptroller investigation involving the former clerk of the works. In March 2022, the former clerk of the works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… financial condition. As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District … funding of reserves and capital projects rather than rely on unbudgeted transfers of year-end operating surpluses. … to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response. … Determine whether the Port …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… Also, the Board did not review periodic financial reports to monitor the budget and finances and did not establish a … two projects, officials relied on lines of credit (LOCs) to provide cash flow for several years. The Corporation’s ability to pay off the LOCs is contingent on the sale of three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andMilford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… policy. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written … generally agreed with our recommendations and plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… participation. Get Certified In order to take advantage of the State’s MWBE program, you must first certify your … Common Retirement Fund. Learn More Get Help The Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) provides … Business Enterprise Procurements Summary of Article 15-A of the Executive Law MWBE Waivers Granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1700
… Purpose To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in … amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $25,000 in 2019. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement … Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1700-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2019Placement Agent Ban
… Signed into law on August 21, 2018 as Chapter 203 of the Laws of 2018 – A.3137 (Abbate) / S.4761 (Golden) – Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents, paid intermediaries and registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. As a result, … with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund operations. From fiscal years 2020-21 through … Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the general fund and maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Local Road Conditions in New York State
… A report issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller in January 2022, Locally Owned Roads by the … owned and maintained by local governments, as well as State and federal road aid, and the need for a comprehensive … maintenance needs and associated costs. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently begun …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-139
… be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). For recipients of a previously deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-139-retroactive-general-salary-and-location-pay-increasesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-681
… gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-681-2016-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-internationalControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22-response.pdfPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
Determine whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold (Towns) properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded, and deposited and that disbursements were
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting - School Districts
This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-cap-school-districts-2-9-23.pdfNYSLRS Regulation 315.4 for Elected and Appointed Officials
This session will cover the reporting requirements under Regulation 315.4 for elected and appointed officials who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). We will discuss what is required for elected and appointed officials, and employers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-regulation-reporting-030123.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22)
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11-response.pdfTaxpayer Movement During the Pandemic: Comparing 2020 and 2021 to Pre-Pandemic Baseline
This report builds on the May 2022 report on pre-pandemic taxpayer migration trends by examining personal income tax filings for the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the most recent years for which finalized tax data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/taxpayer-movement-during-the-pandemic.pdf